CHARMOUTH BY-PASS IN A STATE OF GLORY

In the past, somebody in the Highways Authority or in their maintenance contractor (currently Balfour Beatty) has really CARED. A massively rich seedbed is there if the management can be sustained to optimize it.

Keeping Giant Hogweed at bay has been a tough task recently - maybe Ragwort control will continue to be a challenge, but if we can see this splendor every June, it will be worth the hassle.

Orchids, Oxeye Daisies, red clover, buttercup , sorrel, vetch, etc etc - brilliant!